David Dickinson
Astro-Challenge: Spotting Slender Moons
Up for a challenge? Some of the toughest targets for a backyard observer involve little or no equipment at all.…
SOFIA Follows the Sulfur for Clues on Stellar Evolution
A high-flying space telescope is shedding light on where some of the basic building blocks for life may have originated…
See the Moon Photobomb Saturn in an Amazing Capture
It's always awe-inspiring to see the clockwork motion of the heavens, transpire in real time. In a slow motion Universe,…
Spot Failed Soviet Venus Probe Kosmos 482 in Earth Orbit
A ghost from the old Soviet space program may return to Earth in the coming years. Mimicking a campy episode…
The Iridium Flare Era is About to End
Fast-forward to 2019, and the age of the predictable Iridium flare may be coming to an end. Already, scrolling through…
Comet Y1 Iwamoto Tops Out in February
Every year produces a handful of binocular comets, and the first one for 2019 is coming right up, with a…
When Does the Sun Rise… Really?
It's strange but true... we may not fully understand one of the simplest metrics in observational astronomy: just what time…
Amazing Images From Sunday’s Total Lunar Eclipse as Observers Spy Impact Flash
Wow. Sunday night's total lunar eclipse offered an amazing view, and for a few astute observers, a little surprise. (more…)
Jupiter Meets Venus at Dawn in a Close Conjunction
You might be asking yourself: Where have all the planets gone? With Mars past its epic opposition in 2018 and…
Our Complete Guide to the January 21st Total Lunar Eclipse
By now, you've heard the news. One of the top astronomy events for 2019 is coming right up on the…